switch

Definition

• n. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
• n. hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
• n. railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
• n. a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

Word forms

Past tense

switched

Past participle

switched

Present participle

switching

Third person singular

switches

Example sentences

1. n.

   Please turn off the light using the switch on the wall.

2. vt.

   I decided to switch my major from biology to history.

3. vi.

   During the meeting, we need to switch between different topics.

4. n.

   The technician installed a new switch to improve the network connection.